Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Brewers Association (VBA) is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the Vermont Craft Brewers conference presented by TripleSeat Event Management. The conference will take place from November 11-12, 2024 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington. This year’s conference is expected to attract over 300 professionals from Vermont and beyond, coming together to advance and celebrate the craft beer movement.
Registration Details:
The conference is open to VBA members, industry partners, and the general public. Early registration is
highly recommended.
● $150 for VBA member breweries
● $200 for industry partners
● $250 for the general public
Attendees can now register for the event and learn more here:
https://www.vermontbrewers.com/events/vermont-craft-brewers-conference/
Speakers Announced:
The Vermont Craft Brewers Conference is proud to feature a lineup of distinguished speakers including:
● Keynote Presentations:
○ A Lifetime of Brewing: A Q&A with Legends from the Industry including Phil Markowski,
Brewmaster, Two Roads Brewing; Mitch Steele, Brewmaster and Co-Founder at New
Realm Brewing; Steve Parkes, Brewmaster and Founder of Drop In Brewing, Owner of
American Brewers Guild; Paul Sayler, Co-Founder Zero Gravity & American Flatbread.
○ The Little Brewery That Could: Stories of Perseverance and Tenacity with Audra
Gaiziunas, Brewed For Her Ledger, LLC.
● Break-Out Sessions: Featuring fifteen diverse sessions such as:
○ India Pale Ale: The evolution of one of the world’s most popular beer styles
○ Reading Between The Grid Lines: Allowing data to drive your sales and marketing plans
○ Creating Memorable and Profitable Taproom Experiences
○ Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Getting Into Distilling, and more!
See the full speaker schedule here:
https://www.vermontbrewers.com/events/vermont-craft-brewers-conference/schedule/
Conference Highlights:
● Educational Sessions: Attendees can look forward to a variety of educational sessions covering
topics such as technical brewing, business operations, and resilience.
● Networking Opportunities: Numerous networking opportunities including a welcome reception,
networking lunches, happy hours, and an after-party at Switchback Beer Garden & Tap House.
● Exhibit Hall: The exhibit hall will showcase the latest products, technologies, and services from
leading suppliers and industry vendors. Limited exhibitor space is still available for those
interested.
About The Vermont Craft Brewers Conference:
In November of 2023 the VBA hosted the first Vermont Craft Brewers Conference and are carrying the
success and passion behind that into 2024. This year the conference will begin in the afternoon with a
keynote presentation and welcome reception in the exhibitor hall. On Tuesday there will be a full day of
educational seminars followed by a reception and off-site after-party. There will be an exhibitor hall that
fits 60 booths and several opportunities for enhanced exposure through sponsorship. To learn more about
how to get involved with the conference click here:
https://www.vermontbrewers.com/events/vermont-craft-brewers-conference/
About the Vermont Brewers Association:
The Vermont Brewers Association was founded in 1995 to promote and strengthen the culture of craft
brewing in Vermont through marketing, education, and advocacy for Vermont made beer.
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